Grades 4-8 Language Arts Outcomes Map Topics 4 th Grade 5 th Grade 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade Mastery identification, use and Independently use appropriate editing for: end punctuation (period, Periods exclamation point, question Question marks marks) Exclamation marks Punctuation Mastery of comma application: In a compound sentence In a series With introductory and phrases With interrupting and phrases In letters Developing understanding of quotation marks. Mastery of Apostrophe use: To show ownership In contractions Use commas to separate items in lists Use commas to separate clauses in compound sentences Use quotation marks, commas, and end punctuation in dialogues Use of apostrophes in contractions Use of apostrophes in singular and plural possessives correct use of commas Compound sentences Coordinating conjunctions Introductory and phrases Series Letters and numbers Choose the correct use of quotation marks and commas In direct quotations colons and semicolons compound and complex sentences and appositives correct use of quotation marks Use with other punctuation marks In Dialogue In titles Hyphens In numbers and Use apostrophes To show ownership In contractions correct use of commas In a list To set off appositives Introductory phrases In compound sentences Choose the correct use of quotation marks and commas correct use of quotation marks Use apostrophes correct use of commas Choose the correct use of quotation marks and commas colons and semicolons correct use of quotation marks Use apostrophes hyphens Grammar Mastery of identification of: Nouns Pronouns Adjectives Verbs Understands subject and predicate sentence structure. Use of subject verb agreement Identify the eight parts of speech in text Noun Pronoun Verb Identify and use the eight parts of speech in text Noun Pronoun Verb Identify and use the eight parts of speech in text Noun possessive & plural nouns 1
Prepositions Conjunctions Students will master writing and editing for complete sentences. Students will master identification and use of different types of sentences: Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory Declarative Identify and use nouns correctly Identify and use verbs correctly Identify and use adjectives correctly Identify and use adverbs correctly Understand and use pronouns correctly Adverb Preposition Adjective Interjection Conjunction Identify sentence parts Simple subject Compound subject Simple predicates Compound predicates Independent clauses Dependent clauses Identify and create sentence types Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory Declarative Compound Complex Adverb Preposition Adjective Interjection Conjunction Identify sentence parts Clauses Finding & using dependent clauses Identify and create sentence types Finding sentence fragments Pronoun subject object personal possessive Verb linking subject-verb agreement Adverb phrases modifiers Preposition prepositional phrases as adjectives and adverbs Adjective pronouns as adjectives Use of Interjections Use of Conjunctions Identify sentence parts Clauses Identify and create sentence types application of spelling patterns Spelling Students will use correct spelling for age-appropriate high frequency (Mastery of A-H Teacher s College Word Lists) Students will demonstrate mastery of these spelling patterns: long vowel patterns r-controlled vowels le, el and al doubling middle consonant all diphthongs and ambiguous vowels regular and irregular plurals Students will use correct spelling for age-appropriate high frequency. Students will demonstrate a developing understanding of these spelling rules: Forming plurals Adding prefixes to Adding suffixes to Choosing between -ie and ei Homonyms Synonyms Antonyms Homographs Students will demonstrate mastery of: Homonyms Synonyms Antonyms Homographs Idioms Prefixes Suffixes Demonstrate mastery of these spelling rules in writing: Forming plurals Adding prefixes to Adding suffixes to Choosing between -ie Students will demonstrate a mastery of identifying commonly misspelled and confused. Students will demonstrate a develop understanding of root and etymology. 2
hard and soft c and g possessives and contractions Students will show a developing understanding of these spelling patterns: encoding of homophones, homographs synonyms, antonyms identification and use suffixes and prefixes Idioms Prefixes Suffixes Students will be able to spell weekly spelling correctly in sentences. Students will understand and utilize content-specific vocabulary. Students will apply strategies for self editing. and ei Students will show a developing understanding of word origins and root Students will develop their understanding of structural analysis of spelling and vocabulary. Students will review and master misspelled that consistently show up. Students will understand and utilize content-specific vocabulary. Students will apply strategies for self editing. Developing ability to identify unknown in reading Be able to identify unknown in reading Vocabulary Developing ability to identify parts of speech in unknown Mastery of dictionary use and/or using context clues for understanding Be able to identify parts of speech in unknown Be able to find word in the dictionary Be able to use word correctly in a sentence Developing ability to use new word in correctly in a sentence Publishing Developing ability to publish various genres by following these steps: Planning using outline or graphic organizer Rough draft Utilize teacher editing and teacher feedback Final published draft, written in paragraphs Clear oral presentation Developing ability to revise by adding, elaborating, deleting, Write in various genres going through the following steps: Planning using outline or graphic organizer Rough draft Editing using checklist Utilize peer editing and peer feedback Utilize teacher editing and teacher feedback Final published draft, written in paragraphs Clear oral presentation Properly cite title and author in a bibliography, beginning to use MLA formatting Use technology Formatting papers Creating power point Research and gather information via the internet Students will be able to properly cite facts Using MLA formatting When writing a bibliography Use technology Formatting papers Creating power point Research and gather information via the internet Properly cite facts Using MLA formatting Using APA formatting When writing a bibliography Use technology Formatting papers Creating power point Research and gather information via the internet 3
combining, and rearranging text. Revise by adding, elaborating, deleting, combining, and rearranging text Utilize proofreading marks Identify structure (e.g. description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence) of nonfiction text to improve comprehension Developing ability to take notes from research materials Make note cards Follow an outline Create paragraphs from the outline Developing use of reference materials Dictionary Encyclopedia Search Engines Non-fiction books Find definitions in a dictionary Understand parts of speech in dictionary entry Use phonetic pronunciation in dictionary Identify appropriate meaning in dictionary based on contextual usage Use a thesaurus to find synonyms Use note-taking formats, possibly including: SQR3 Cornell Notes Outline information from text Find and use research materials Dictionaries Encyclopedias Thesauruses Internet Library books Use note-taking formats Cornell Notes Outline information from text Find and use research materials Dictionaries Encyclopedias Thesauruses Internet Library books Use note-taking formats, possibly including: SQR3 Cornell Notes Outline information from text Find and use research materials Dictionaries Encyclopedias Thesauruses Internet Library books Research Skills Use encyclopedia to find factual information Perform these same tasks using online or computer resources Use search engines to find information Distinguish between reputable and questionable resources online Identify key information while researching and take notes while reading Genre Developing the ability to write different genres with an understanding of purpose Create a fictional story Write an opinion paper with an Read and identify the characteristics of different genres Expository Read and identify the characteristics of different genres Expository Read and identify the characteristics of different genres Expository 4
Narrative Friendly letters Expository Book report summaries Poetry introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion Journal freely on personal topics Write a research paper using research and note taking skills Persuasive Narrative Memoir Poetry o Assonance o Alliteration o Simile o Metaphor Persuasive Memoir Poetry o Assonance o Alliteration o Simile o Metaphor Persuasive Memoir Poetry o Assonance o Alliteration o Simile o Metaphor Write in the following genres Expository Persuasive Descriptive Write in the following genres Expository Persuasive Descriptive Write in the following genres Expository Persuasive Narrative Technical Style/Craft Can write a paragraph with a topic and concluding sentence with supporting details. Developing ability to write a summary with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Developing ability to draft a 5-paragraph essay with a clear introductory and concluding paragraph. Create rubrics that show they understand and can identify Voice Organization Word choice Ideas Sentence Fluency Conventions Create rubrics that show they understand and can identify Voice Organization Word choice Ideas Sentence Fluency Conventions Create rubrics that show they understand and can identify Voice Organization Word choice Ideas Sentence Fluency Conventions Can write using a consistent voice. Can write a friendly letter with correct form. Planning & Formatting Ability to use different types of graphic organizers for writing. Summarize main idea of writing in Ability to edit and revise their work. a simple paragraph Ability to use brainstorming tools to generate multiple ideas for writing topics. Use both graphic and outlining skills to pre-plan writing Identify crucial information Utilize supporting detail Draw and summarize conclusion in a simple paragraph Separate thematic elements into distinct paragraphs Use graphic organizers to organize ideas Venn diagrams Story maps Plot Diagrams KWL charts Revise and edit their own writing Revise and edit other pieces of writing 5 Use graphic organizers to organize ideas Revise and edit their own writing Revise and edit other pieces of writing Use graphic organizers to organize ideas Venn diagrams Story maps Plot Diagrams KWL charts Revise and edit their own writing Clocking Sticky notes Using 6-traits
Listening & Speaking Ability to contribute to group discussions Ability to ask question in class Ability to respond to questions and comments Ability to listen to classmates and adults Use level-appropriate vocabulary in speech Makes basic oral to class Uses a variety of nonverbal communication skills Uses a variety of verbal skills Listens for specific information in spoken texts Understands the main ideas and supporting details in spoken texts Plays a variety of roles in group discussions Uses strategies to enhance listening comprehension Listens in order to understand topic, purpose, and perspective in spoken texts Makes oral, multimedia and formal to class Evaluates strategies used by speakers in oral Understands elements of persuasion and appeal in spoken text Understands speaker s use of logic and evidence in verbal arguments Revise and edit other pieces of writing Clocking Sticky notes Using 6-traits Uses level-appropriate vocabulary in speech Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques for oral Understands the ways which language differs across a variety of social situations Uses criteria to evaluate own and others effectiveness in group discussions and formal Asks questions as a way to broaden and enrich classroom discussions Adjusts message wording and delivery to particular audiences Uses a variety of verbal and nonverbal techniques for and demonstrates poise and self-control while presenting Responds to questions and feedback about contributions to discussions and formal 6